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Glasses for the eyes, or spectacles, were mentioned in a manuscript in 1289 and have been used ever since. Sometime before 1727, the modern style of glasses, held in place by the temples, the pieces that extend behind the ears, was developed. Bifocals were invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1785. Lorgnettes were popular in late Victorian times. Opera Glasses are listed in their own category.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Black Onyx, Marcasite, France | 2001 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Faux Tortoiseshell, Pierced Handle, Swiveling Eye Piece, 8 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Tortoiseshell, Folding, Lever Opens Spectacle, 3 1/2 In. Closed | 2001 | | Glasses | Pince-nez | 2 Lenses, Leather Pocket Case | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Amber Tint, Pinpoint Style Center Rings, Gold Tone Nose Bridge, 4 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Blue Tinted Lenses, Adjustable Metal Frames, Early 19th Century | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass & Iron, Sliding Lid Case, Revolutionary War | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Brass Frames, Telescoping Ear Pieces, 4 1/4 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Eye, Round Lenses, 12k Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940 | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Pince Nez, Sunglasses, Yellow Glass Lenses, 4 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Ring End, Tin Case, C.1725, 6 3/8 x 1 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Silver Tone, Yellow Tint, Metal Frames, 5 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Smokey Glass Lenses, Wire Frame, 4 1/2 In. | 2001 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Steel, Brass Case, Engraved, Victorian | 2001 | | Glasses | Wire Frame | Brass, Oval Lenses, Leatherette Case | 2001 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Sterling Silver | 2001 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Platinum, Diamonds, Cord, Tiffany, 1890-1915 | 2002 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Iron, Original Leather Case, C.1750 | 2002 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Round Lenses, Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940 | 2002 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Diamond, Onyx, Navette Shape, Platinum Mount, Art Deco | 2003 | | Glasses | Lorgnette | Engraved, Flowers, Vines, Monogram, 14k Gold | 2003 | | Glasses | Racing | Prewar, 2 Pair | 2003 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Round Lenses, 12k Gold Filled Frames, Blue Fitted Snap Case, 1940 | 2003 | | Glasses | Spectacles | Silver Wire, 1830s ~illus | 2003 | | Glasses | Sun | Orange Shade, Lime Green & Pink, Labeled Emilo Pucci, 1960s | 2003 |
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